Smithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Find Grace's Family"http://historyexplorer.si.edu/rss?key=resourcesSmithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Find Grace's Family"A Letter to Abraham Lincoln Homepagehttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1398http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1398<p>In this <em>OurStory</em> module,&nbsp;children will read <em>Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers</em>, a children's book that tells the story of Grace Bedell and the famous letter that she sent to Abraham Lincoln in 1860. The module includes links to hands-on activities and a list of recommended readings for further exploration. <em>OurStory</em> is a series of modules designed to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together through the use of objects from the Museum's vast collections, quality children's literature, and engaging hands-on activities. Ideal for afterschool use,<em> OurStory</em> resources will allow children to think critically, to be creative, and to achieve academic standards both in and out of the classroom.</p>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:26:56 GMTReading Mr. Lincoln's Whiskershttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1401http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1401<p>This useful reading guide will help engage young readers as they read <em>Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers</em>, a children's book based on a true story about a girl who writes a letter to Abraham Lincoln. It includes 4 active reading helpers that will help children identify new vocabulary, make predictions and think about the characters and their emotions. Part of an <em>OurStory</em> module entitled <em>A Letter to Abraham Lincoln</em>, this resource is designed to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together. Ideal for afterschool use, <em>OurStory</em> resources will allow students to think critically, to be creative, and to achieve academic standards both in and out of the classroom.</p>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:08:02 GMTUnderstanding and Using Primary and Secondary Sources in Historyhttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1309http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1309<p>Learning to use primary and secondary sources correctly takes practice. In this classroom activity, students will understand the difference between primary and secondary sources. After class discussion and a written assignment based on primary sources, students will also be able to explain the importance and limitations of using primary sources for historical research. This activity is included in the online exhibition entitled <em>The Star-Spangled Banner: The Flag that Inspired the National Anthem. </em></p>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:57:03 GMTDocument Detectivehttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=42http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=42<p>Historians gather information about the past by looking at primary sources. In this activity, students will practice using primary sources by to learn about slavery and the Underground Railroad by analyzing newspaper advertisements regarding runaway slaves from the Charleston Mercury. It is included in an OurStory module entitled <em>Slave Life and the Underground Railroad</em>. OurStory is a series of modules designed by the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together through the use of objects from the Museum's vast collections, quality children's literature, and engaging hands-on activities. Ideal for afterschool use, OurStory resources allow students to think critically, to be creative, and to achieve academic standards both in and out of the classroom.</p>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:42:22 GMT